1930
Doorway to Hell (1930) Review
The precursor to a boatload of gangster films, The Doorway to Hell isn’t quite up to snuff but it’s an interesting diversion.
1933
She Done Him Wrong (1933) Review, with Mae West and Cary Grant
Mae West waggles her hips and rolls her eyes in this crazy comedy with Cary Grant.
1934
Murder at the Vanities (1934) Review
That’s pretty close to nudity, that’s some blood, there’s some murder. Oh, and weeeeed. 420, sing songs every day.
1933
The Woman Accused (1933)
The Pre-Code Follies: This is like the circus version of a “Law & Order” episode. DOOT DOOT DOODY DOO DOO DOOT DOOT DOOT DOO DOO. Danny.
1932
Call Her Savage (1932) Review, with Clara Bow
Pre-Code Follies: Clara Bow caps off her career in one weird little movie. From Danny.
1932
Thirteen Women (1932) Review, with Irene Dunne and Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy camps it up in the proto-slasher THIRTEEN WOMEN.
1932
Three on a Match (1932) Review, with Ann Dvorak, Joan Blondell, and Bette Davis
Review: Three on a match means one will die soon. And, man, do they ever. From Danny
1933
Wild Boys of the Road (1933) Review, with Frankie Darro
Review: A gritty punch in the gut, two young men head out on a train trip across the country to try and find a job in 1933. To say it doesn’t go well is an understatement. From Danny
1931
A Free Soul (1931) Review, starring Norma Shearer, Lionel Barrymore, Clark Gable and Leslie Howard
Review: Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose. From Danny